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UWA researchers succeed with muscular dystrophy trials

Monday, 31 August 2009

An international team of researchers including West Australian molecular geneticist Steve Wilton has been recognised for its success in treating boys suffering the devastating muscle-wasting disease Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

Another accolade for W. Professor Judith Finn

Monday, 31 August 2009

Congratulations to W. Professor Judith Finn who received the Researcher of the Year Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Award at the Nurses and Midwives Board of
Western Australia Excellence Awards dinner this weekend.

UWA launches powerful ion probe facility

Friday, 28 August 2009

A world-first imaging and analysis facility with the ability to search for evidence of the earliest life on Earth, help find new ore deposits, and detect weapons-grade uranium in minute dust particles has been opened at The University of Western Australia.

Premier to launch Centre to boost megaproject chances

Thursday, 27 August 2009

In a bid to host the largest scientific project of the early 21st century, Premier Colin Barnett will next week launch the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) in Perth.

Two UWA researchers make nation's top 10

Wednesday, 26 August 2009

Two researchers from The University of Western Australia have had their work recognised as being among the top 10 medical research projects in Australia.

Lifestyle changes prevent Alzheimer's disease

Wednesday, 26 August 2009

Scientific research supports lifestyle changes to help prevent the risk of developing dementia.

UWA and Chinese universities hatch plans for collaboration

Monday, 24 August 2009

Thirteen Deans from six agricultural universities around China will be at The University of Western Australia for a three-day workshop on agricultural research and education from tomorrow.

UWA to launch powerful ion probe facility

Monday, 24 August 2009

The University of Western Australia now boasts a world-first imaging and analysis facility with the addition of a powerful and sensitive instrument that can search for evidence of the earliest life on Earth, help find new ore deposits, and detect weapons-grade uranium in minute dust particles.

Gold medal for green money advice

Friday, 21 August 2009

Researchers from The University of Western Australia are part of a $10,000 Eureka Prize-winning team for a project that helps governments and environmental groups work out how to best spend their ‘green' money.

Searching for the perfect wave

Thursday, 20 August 2009

A team of physicists from The University of Western Australia is participating in one of the most challenging scientific endeavours ever undertaken: the attempt to directly detect vibrations of space called gravitational waves.